Linus of Hollywood

Linus of Hollywood
Background information
Birth nameKevin Dotson
Born (1973-03-04) March 4, 1973
Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • Songwriter
  • Multi-instrumentalist
  • Record producer
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • drums
  • bass
  • piano
  • keyboards
  • percussion
Years active1995–present
LabelsCrappy Records, Franklin Castle Recordings, Oglio
Spinoffs
Websitelinusofhollywood.com

Kevin Dotson (born March 4, 1973), better known by stage names Linus of Hollywood and Linus Dotson, is an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and record producer. The stage name comes from his early days in Los Angeles, where he would frequently wear striped shirts similar to the Peanuts character Linus van Pelt. He is currently a member of Nerf Herder, comedy duo Jarinus and electronic rock duo Able Machines.